Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore (26473BC.ZZ.D114CR.01)

he Audemars Piguet Gstaad Classic, which takes place very two years, is a prestige event in the world of historic rallies. It is organized jointly by Isabelle de Sadeleer and Peter Auto, and this year the third event will be held between 26-28 September. It runs over portions of closed roads that provide enchanting views of the most beautiful Swiss landscapes. Regularity is the keyword for the entrants. Those who stick closest to the average speeds will reap the awards!  The same formula that has made the success of so many Peter Auto events is used: exceptional cars, itineraries revised for each running and choice settings to enjoy the pauses.  The event is open to touring, grand touring and sports cars built between the 30s and the 70s. This was the era when brands like Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bugatti, Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche produced some of their most beautiful models.   The new itinerary promises to include some of the most beautiful roads in Switzerland with halts in exceptional places. The star-shaped itinerary brings the entrants back to Gstaad every evening where they can relax and enjoy the luxury and delights of the hotels put at their disposal.   Itinerary
The Gstaad Classic Audemars Piguet is held in one of Switzerland's most beautiful resorts for four days. After a first day on Wednesday 25 September dedicated to verifications and scrutineering at the Parc Ferme set up in the heart of the village, the competitors will be ready for the official start the next day. Day 1 - Thursday 26 septemberThe participants will discover Saanen, a beautiful Oberland village of chalets built during the 15th and 18th centuries, the Vaulruz Castle situated in the Gruyere or again the collegiate Notre Dame de l'Assomption gothic style church founded by the Ducs de Bourgogne at Romont. The itinerary will pass through the celtic Moudon town and discover the 16th century Cossonay and Isle fortified castles. The crews will then climb the Mollendruz Pass in the Jura Massive which reaches its peak at 1184 metres before having lunch in pastoral surroundings at the Le Chalottet farm on the banks of the Brenet and Joux lakes. The Audemars Piguet Manufacture will opens its doors for a private visit. The cars will then head back towards Gstaad following the Marchairuz Pass to admire an incredible view of the Leman lake and the Aigle road between plains and mountains. The Mosses Pass will also offer breathtaking views before reaching Gstaad. Day 2 - Friday 27 septemberThe itinerary will take the competitors along a loop of passes and the Wimmis castle, the Thoune and Brienz lakes and the spectacular Giessbach falls. The chrome and steel beauties will also drive through the village of Meiringen famous for its museum dedicated to Sherlock Holmes who disappeared in the falls after being pushed by Professor Moriarty during his last fight. They will visit the charming village of Kandersteg, dominated by the Blumlisalp, Oeschinenhorn, Frundenhorn and Doldenhorn summits before returning to the Parc Ferme. Day 3 - Saturday 28 septemberThe third leg will take the participants to the Saneen airport. It will be the occasion to discover the Alps biggest wooden house, the Rossiniere "Grand Chalet" and its 113 windows, without forgetting the Maison Blanche Yvorne castle and its famous vineyard. The itinerary will pass through Villars sur Ollon. The cars will cross the Croix and Pillon passes and their steep 11% incline. The rally's last 'special' will be held on the Saanen aerodrome, followed by the last Gstaad Classic Audemars Piguet lunch before the finish which will be celebrated as it should!